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Posted 2 weeks ago by Hirenza on Linkedin
Job Description: The Senior Node.js Developer role at Opus Recruitment Solutions involves designing and developing scalable backend solutions for a well-known brand during a 6-month consultancy engagement. This position requires strong technical skills in Node.js and NestJS, along with leadership capabilities to mentor junior developers. The role supports a hybrid working arrangement, with remote options available for UK-based applicants. The ideal candidate should be able to start within two weeks and possess excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills Required:
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
About The Company Opus Recruitment Solutions is hiring a Senior Node.js Developer for an initial 6-month contract, supporting a well-known brand through a consultancy engagement. This is a high-impact role within a collaborative development team, focused on delivering scalable backend solutions.
About The Role As a Senior Node.js Developer, you will take a hands-on role in designing and developing RESTful APIs and core backend modules. This position requires both strong technical capability and the ability to lead and mentor other developers on the team. While a hybrid working arrangement (London-based) is ideal, remote applicants based in the UK will also be considered.
Qualifications Proven experience in backend development with Node.js and NestJS. Strong proficiency in TypeScript and building secure, scalable APIs. Ability to work independently and lead technical decisions. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Previous experience mentoring or leading developers is preferred. Ability to start within 2 weeks is strongly preferred.
equal opportunity Opus Recruitment Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process.
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London, England, United Kingdom
Undetermined
Hybrid
IT
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